Issue #14 I 5.5.2023

IN THIS ISSUE...

PPS, CHAPMAN & DISTRICT REMINDERS
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
PTA NEWS & FAMILY SURVEY
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
BIKE TRAIN
INTERNATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
VOLUNTEER TEA
CHAPMAN FIELD DAY
DINING FOR DOLLAR$ - LAUGHING PLANET
WALLACE PARK SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
CHAPMAN TALENT SHOW
WIZARD OF OZ - PROPS NEEDED
LEGO CLUB
PORTLAND ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS - HOW TO HELP
LINCOLN GIRLS BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP
LINCOLN BOYS BASKETBALL FUNdamentals
LINCOLN YOUTH FOOTBALL
BENSON TECH YOUTH PROJECT
WEST SYLVAN - THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON
HILLSIDE SOCCER - FALL SEASON
FRIENDLY HOUSE SUMMER CAMP
FRIENDLY HOUSE MAY ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT LINKS

PPS DISTRICT DATES AND REMINDERS:

MAY 29TH: MEMORIAL DAY

UPCOMING CHAPMAN DATES & REMINDERS:

MAY 6TH: WALLACE PARK SUSTAINABILITY FAIR
MAY 10TH: PTA MEETING - IN PERSON!
MAY 8TH - MAY 12TH: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 15TH - MAY 19TH: SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
MAY 15TH: DINING FOR DOLLARS - LAUGHING PLANET
MAY 17TH: INTERNATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
MAY 25TH: CHAPMAN TALENT SHOW
MAY 30TH: VOLUNTEER TEA
JUNE 2ND: CHAPMAN FUN RUN
JUNE 7TH - CHAPMAN FIELD DAY - SAVE THE DATE!
JUNE 12TH:NEW DATE THE SPRING MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE WIZARD OF OZ!

FOR MORE INFO:

April Breakfast Menu

April Lunch Menu

PPS District Calendar 2022-2023 School Year

A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL VAN DER WOLF

May is flying by and it feels like the end of this remarkable year is coming at us swiftly. So much is happening to both celebrate the year and prepare for a new one. The Talent Show is back and looks to be better than ever. Mr. Study with the help of some fabulous parent volunteers are planning a “FUNd Run” similar to the Run for the Arts that was the highlight of the year for so many students. And everyday, I get to hear the musical rehearsals in our auditorium. Along with planning all of these end-of-year activities, teachers are also busy preparing for next year by creating class lists for next year’s teachers. This process is complex and involves consideration of a variety of the learning needs of children.

Parents play a part in this process as well. To aid us, please fill out our Class Placement Information Survey. Your teacher may have already sent you the link; it is also at the end of this paragraph. You will need to fill out one for each student you have. Please understand that we do not accept requests for specific teachers, nor is it always possible to accommodate other requests. While we can try to accommodate requests to either keep certain friends together or apart, to meet all of these requests is often impossible. That said, all kids will have familiar classmates from their current class in their classroom next year that the teacher has identified as someone who works well with your child.. Your 2023-2024 teacher will be announced in your welcome back letter at the end of summer. Please be aware that unless we have overlooked something, changing classes will not be possible. Class Placement Information Survey.

A couple of other quick announcements:

We had our first Kindergarten Connect last week and it was a blast! If you have an incoming kindergartener please consider coming to our next one on Thursday, May 25th at 3:00.
Due to scheduling conflicts, we have had to move the date of the musical performance (The Wizard of Oz) to Monday, June 12th.
Our attendance goal is to have all of our students attending school at least 90% of the time. This means that students should be missing less than 17 days in the school year or, on average, less than 2 days a month. We know that illnesses throughout the year are unavoidable and often families take vacations during the school year. Currently, over 35% of Chapman students are attending school less than 90% of the time. Please help us to improve our school attendance rate by limiting the number of days missed between now and the end of the school year. If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please make sure to call the Attendance Line at 503-916-3619.

LET'S GET TO KNOW .... MR. STUDT (PE TEACHER)!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?

Burritos!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A CHAPMAN TEACHER?

I absolutely love the fact that I am lucky enough to teach every student at Chapman, twice a week. I get to see 700+ students every week! I love that.

YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO WHEN NOT TEACHING?

Mountain biking, trail running, snowboarding, basically being outside, sometimes going fast on unstable objects.

CHAPMAN BIKE TRAIN - EVERY WEDNESDAY

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY BIKE TRAIN

We are 2 weeks into our Wednesday morning bike trains and we are starting to grow in numbers. It is a great way to get to school so come join us. The cyclists this year are pedaling fast so we have updated the stop timetable. Take a look. And a reminder, on May 17th, in celebration of International Bike to School day we are doing a special - longer route)

Questions - send them to anniedusher@gmail.com.

Volunteers - if you can help out please email anniedusher@gmail.com.

INTERNATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY - May 17th

Celebrate by joining a bike train in the morning (see attached map for special international bike-to-school day route) and a bike carnival after school. Spread the word - can we get 50 students and family members to join?!!

Wondering what a bike train looks like?? Check out this video of our Fall Bike to School day: CHAPMAN BIKE TO SCHOOL - FALL 2022

BOOK FAIR DETAILS

Dates:

May 15th - 19th in the Center Portable Classroom

Times:

7:45am - 8:15am Monday thru Friday

2pm - 3pm Monday thru Friday

Wallace Park Sustainability Fair

Stop by the Chapman PTA Table at this fun event and say hello!

You can learn all about what's happening in the school garden, shop for Swift Gear, and buy a cup of sunny lemonade to support our school!

Ready to Show Off Your Skills?

SAVE THE DATE!

Chapman Talent Show: Thursday, May 25 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Chapman Auditorium.

We still have spots for performers so sign up this week! All applications must be submitted by Monday, May 8.

Performances will include singing, dancing, puppets, gymnastics, and piano to just name a few!

There will also be awards given to students who show the most school spirit at the event.

Chapman Talent Show Performer Sign Up

5th Grade Only! Talent Show MC Application

Talent Show Performers:

Checklist of what we need and what you need to do prior to this event!

1) Make sure you have submitted the link to your accompaniment track. YouTube is preferred. Please email your track to: ashleymccullar@gmail.com.

Make sure to submit the names of the performers with the track. All tracks must be submitted by Friday, May 19.

2) Practice your performance! Remember, practice makes progress!

3) Decide what your group is going to wear. All costumes must abide by Chapman dress code.

4) Talk to your parents/guardians about what it means to be a good audience member. We want this event to be a joyous celebration for everyone involved!

WIZARD OF OZ - PROPS NEEDED!

Do you have the following props that Chapman can borrow for the upcoming production of The Wizard of OZ?

1. Vintage kid-sized bike

2. Lit LED ball/sphere

3. Large Velvet Cinched Bag

Contact Angel Stech astech00@gmail.com | 843-509-0545

Want to learn more about how to support our teachers?

We as a PTA strive to support our teachers and staff in every way possible.

Sometimes this means writing a nice thank you note for everything that they do, or bringing flowers to brighten your teachers day. Sometimes, this means learning all about the PAT (Portland Association of Teachers) and getting involved!

Click here to learn all about the current bargaining

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